Moment sword killer tasered by cops after attack that killed schoolboy and injured others
Dramatic police bodycam footage shows the terrifying moment Marcus Arduini Monzo was arrestedfollowing his horrifying attack.
Dramatic police bodycam footage shows the terrifying moment a sword-wielding man was tasered and arrested after going on a bloody 20-minute rampage that left a 14-year-old schoolboy dead and several others seriously injured.
Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, was in the grip of a cannabis-induced psychosis when he brutally murdered Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword in Hainault, north-east London. The schoolboy was walking to school in his PE kit when Monzo attacked him, nearly decapitating him in the street.
Chilling details heard at the Old Bailey revealed how Monzo, a former Amazon delivery driver, screamed 'in delight' after killing Daniel. Witnesses described seeing him smiling and dropping to his knees after the attack, as if he were celebrating.
The court was also told Monzo had killed, skinned, and de-boned his pet cat Wizard before launching his frenzied assault on the public on the morning of April 30 last year, reports the Mirror.
Body-worn camera footage released today shows the chaos as officers raced to stop Monzo, who had already slashed and stabbed multiple victims.
One video clip shows officers shouting 'Drop it now!' as they confront him in the street, brandishing a sword. In response, Monzo screams back, asking if there's 'anybody here who believes in God?' before taking off on foot.
As police chased him through gardens and back streets, Monzo turned and lunged at one officer, stabbing him. The officer, who was wearing the bodycam, is heard shouting 'Officer stabbed!' as his colleague lies injured, groaning in pain. The wounded officer was later left with life-changing injuries.
Monzo continued to evade police, climbing onto rooftops and running through people's gardens as officers warned residents to 'lock your doors.' Eventually, he was cornered on a driveway and brought to the ground after being tasered. One officer is seen retrieving the bloodied sword and walking away with it as Monzo lies handcuffed on his back.
Today, Monzo was found guilty of Daniel's murder, along with three counts of attempted murder, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article. He was cleared of one attempted murder charge in relation to victim Henry De Los Rios Polania, but found guilty of the lesser charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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The court heard how Monzo, who had trained in Brazilian jiu jitsu and held a blue belt, began the rampage by ploughing his van into pedestrian Donato Iwule. He then struck Mr Iwule in the neck with his sword before turning his attention to Daniel.
Jurors were told Daniel, who was listening to music through his headphones, had no chance to escape. He was hacked down in a horrifying attack that left his injuries 'unsurvivable'.
Monzo then went on to attack a couple in their home and two police officers before finally being arrested. Daniel's grieving parents sat through every day of the harrowing trial, which included graphic CCTV footage and disturbing bodycam clips.
Prosecutor Tom Little KC described the incident as a 'miracle' that more people weren't killed during Monzo's rampage. He said Monzo had slashed and chopped at anyone in his path with clear intent to kill.
Monzo showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. He had previously admitted to possessing the samurai sword used in the killing and a katana found in his van.
He will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday.
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